Harrison Symphony Orchestra. Lakeland, Fla. Nov. 17, 2011. Courtesy of Tom Hagerty Photography
By Catherine Engstrom-Hadley
Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
THE LADS IN THEIR HUNDREDS: SONG OF WORLD WAR I
Transport yourself back to 1941 and experience the songs of the First World War. The evening will feature music, readings and images to create an immersive experience for guests. Tickets range from $10 to $40.
Kerrytown Concert House | 415 N. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor
Nov. 8, 8:00 p.m.
THE BRASS TACKS ENSEMBLE 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND FESTIVAL OF STAGED READINGS
Come experience an ensemble of 11 actors and five directors present a series of staged readings, as well as a series of short original plays written by the Brass Tacks Ensemble’s playwriting group.
The Children’s Creative Center | 6100 Pauline Blvd, Ann Arbor
Nov. 8 -9, 8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS
Celebrate the release of the newest installment of “Star Wars” with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra performs the famous soundtrack from John Williams to a live audience.
Michigan Theater / 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor
Nov. 9, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
LOCAL
SALINE CRAFT SHOW
See over 150 different vendors and get that holiday shopping list finished before Thanksgiving. Jewelry, stained glass, wood art, paintings, furniture and more will be available. Admission is $5 per person. Children under five get in free.
Saline Middle School | 7190 N. Maple Road, Saline
Nov 9, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
STORIES OF SERVICE: AN EVENING WITH VETERANS
Listen to stories from veterans who served in WWII, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and more. Moving stories, humor, music and movement all in honor of the service of our men and women in uniform. Tickets are $15 general admission, but free for veterans, and all proceeds benefit the Michigan Fisher Houses.
Michigan Theater | 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
Nov. 6, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ASTRONOMY ON TAP
Take off to Mars! Come hear local rocket scientists Aaron Ridley and Abigail Azari from Climate and Space Science give talks about space. Event is free.
Pizza House | 618 Church St., Ann Arbor
Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
CAMPUS
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE: HARM REDUCTION IN POLICY AND PRACTICE
Attend workshops on practices in social work and policing. National experts Maya Doe-Simkins from Harm Reduction Michigan and Corey Davis of the Network for Public Health Law will examine Michigan’s paraphernalia and Good Samaritan laws. $40 admission includes breakfast and lunch.
Morris Lawrence Building
Nov. 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
THERAPAWS AT THE BAILEY LIBRARY
Spend a little time out of the day relaxing with a therapy dog from Therapaws. Students can come pet a furry friend and take a break from the stress of class work. This event is free.
Bailey Library
Nov. 11, 12 p.m.
THE WALLS THAT FALL AND THE WALLS THAT REMAIN
30 years after the fall of the Berlin wall, humanities faculty member Elisabeth Thorburn presents a free lecture about the history of a divided post-war Europe, her personal experiences of growing up in East Germany, and the impact that remains on Germany today. This event is free.
Towsley Auditorium
Nov. 6, 8 p.m.
